Big Feet
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Gassan in spring
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Cheers Kintaro, Maybe see you there. -
Thinking of doing some snowshoeing/boarding in gassan this spring. Can anyone offer advice? has anyone been there? How long are the hikes and are they worth it? All advice and info would be appreciated. SJ.. Are there any archives on this topic?
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resorts vs backcountry
Big Feet replied to telechick's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Teledude Where have you been going in Yamagata? Shonai doesn't have that much to offer I heard! Do you go to Akita? -
Has Spring arrived?
Big Feet replied to ug's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
It is beautiful sunshine in Yamagata, but the temperatures are still below freezing on the mountain. I just hope it stays that way. Like the little man says, 'think positive' -
At Zao it is probably 80% gaijin that go out of bounds. We are usually surprised to see Japanese duck the ropes, and they generally get mucho respect from the Local foreigners if they do! Also they are rarely Yamagata-Jin and more often up from Tokyo. Yamagata people are not the wildest bunch of rule-breakers, so the gaijin have to make up for it. That said I take full responsibility. If something happens, it will be my fault, not the fault of the ski patrol for putting their barriers in the wrong place. At the end of the day I chose to duck the barriers...its my fault! But it
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Fave place in Yuzawa
Big Feet replied to oldspice's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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Hakkoda Guides
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Should probably have noticed that one! Thanks -
Hi, Does anyone know of a good guide for Hakkoda. I am thinking of going up there soon, and would like to make the most of it. English speaking is preferable but not essential. Cheers
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Fave place in Yuzawa
Big Feet replied to oldspice's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
At Zao it is probably 80% gaijin that go out of bounds. We are usually surprised to see Japanese duck the ropes, and they generally get mucho respect from the Local foreigners if they do! Also they are rarely Yamagata-Jin and more often up from Tokyo. Yamagata people are not the wildest bunch of rule-breakers, so the gaijin have to make up for it. That said I take full responsibility. If something happens, it will be my fault, not the fault of the ski patrol for putting their barriers in the wrong place. At the end of the day I chose to duck the barriers...its my fault! But it -
Niseko Powder Hunt
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Just to let you all know, we had an amazing time in Niseko. Sadly the visibility was pretty bad and we couldn't hike the summit, but deeper powder that I have ever ridden before and an incredible 2 days was had by all. Cheers for the advice it certainly came in handy -
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Niseko Powder Hunt
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Absolutely beautiful especially if you know where to look. Great powder under the lifts at Kurohime, Paradise and Skyline. Watch out for irate lift patrollers though! Plenty on piste too, if thats your thing. -
Niseko Powder Hunt
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Yeah Pretty much every weekend. You? -
Niseko Powder Hunt
Big Feet replied to Big Feet's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
The City.